Professor
Donka Minkova
Most Helpful Review
The class material is very useful and interesting, but the lecture is extremely boring and discussions session is meaningless. You just need to study with book by yourself. Lecture is not worth going. Don't focus on too details on the text book, but memorize the rules, definitions, and morphemes. The very first quiz grade doesn't matter that much as long as you do well on the third quiz. However, I don't really recommend this class if you are looking for an easy GE
The class material is very useful and interesting, but the lecture is extremely boring and discussions session is meaningless. You just need to study with book by yourself. Lecture is not worth going. Don't focus on too details on the text book, but memorize the rules, definitions, and morphemes. The very first quiz grade doesn't matter that much as long as you do well on the third quiz. However, I don't really recommend this class if you are looking for an easy GE
Most Helpful Review
Donka is pretty demanding. Her notes and lecture can be difficult to follow, but what you retain will give you a vantage especially in courses on older or foreign lit. She's pretty funny in her own way, and by the end of the course, you'll probably feel a surprising affection for her. My friend and I hated her at the time but absolutely adore her now. Make up sexual examples for what you need to learn - you'll have a lot more fun and will remember EVERYTHING.
Donka is pretty demanding. Her notes and lecture can be difficult to follow, but what you retain will give you a vantage especially in courses on older or foreign lit. She's pretty funny in her own way, and by the end of the course, you'll probably feel a surprising affection for her. My friend and I hated her at the time but absolutely adore her now. Make up sexual examples for what you need to learn - you'll have a lot more fun and will remember EVERYTHING.